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Posted by: kbrunk1 Oct 22 2012, 08:37 PM

Reverse 1st 2nd 3rd work great.

Problem is not going into 4th and 5th
How does the linkage work?
Is it where it extends on each gear?
Is there a way to check the linkage?
Can you lift out the gear shift linkages and visually or test them?
Should I look at the part on the transmission and see or test anything?
Thanks

Posted by: GeorgeRud Oct 22 2012, 08:44 PM

There are a lot of adjustments in the linkage, and you may have some things misaligned. Did it go into 4th and 5th before, what changed? Was any work done the linkage? Are the bushings in good shape?

If in doubt, you can disconnect the linkage and check whether you can engage all the gears at the gearbox, then work your way back.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 22 2012, 08:47 PM

Sounds like a linkage issue. Do as discussed and get back to us.

Posted by: balljoint Oct 23 2012, 12:31 PM

QUOTE(kbrunk1 @ Oct 22 2012, 10:37 PM)

Posted by: 76-914 Oct 23 2012, 12:41 PM

Ignore him. One of the Hall Monitors will be along shortly. Look at the u-joint bushings next to the firewall while your checking the set screws

Posted by: walterolin Oct 23 2012, 01:05 PM

Couple of articles to start with:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_shift_improve/914_shift_improve.htm

and

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_shift_improve/914_shift_improve.htm

Posted by: walterolin Oct 23 2012, 01:10 PM

Try again on the second one:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_shift_improve/914_tail_shift_improve.htm

Posted by: Rotary'14 Oct 23 2012, 02:08 PM

Before you start tearing things apart,, it might be a simple fix. You should check to make sure all your bushings are in good shape,, on the shift rod, at the shift console of the trans, and beneath the shifter. I would also make sure the cone screws are tight. there is one at the firewall side and one at the shift console on the transmission. If one of your cone screws back out a bit it will make the shifting sloppy/or impossible to get all gears.

-Robert